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The Graph has just announced the early access launch of Geo Genesis, a new Web3 browser and knowledge graph application that puts information-sharing front and center. Instead of focusing solely on digital assets, Geo Genesis gives communities the tools to collaborate on knowledge.
The platform aims to show how users can work together to gather, verify, and shape fast-moving stories. By doing this, The Graph hopes to show that blockchain infrastructure can support fair community collaboration.
Inside Geo Genesis
At the core of Geo Genesis is a feature called “Spaces”. Each Space is like a shared workspace for a specific topic where users can submit ideas, fact check and refine information as needed. These Spaces use GRC-20 data standards so everyone can see when new content was added, who added it and how it might have changed over time.
Right now, Editors are using these Spaces to organize Crypto News stories so the wider community can watch how the content is governed. Over time, it’s likely that more Spaces will appear on different subjects, and each one can set up its own rules about what gets posted and how decisions are made.
Knowledge vs. Assets
Geo Genesis stands out because it treats knowledge as an essential resource rather than focusing on tokens, NFTs, or other digital assets. Many blockchain projects concentrate on speculation or trading, but The Graph envisions a decentralized approach to gathering facts and information.
Geo Genesis invites anyone to pool their expertise and verify what’s being posted. This could encourage a more active form of participation, where people feel responsible for making sure the information is trustworthy. As more users and groups join, Geo Genesis could grow into a larger network of knowledge Spaces, each shaped by the people who use it.
Governance with Aragon OSx
A big part of this is the governance framework provided by Aragon OSx. In early access, there are two main roles: Editors who vote on proposals and guide the overall direction of the content, and Members who submit new information.
In the future, these roles might be expanded or adapted depending on the community’s goals. For example, if a Space is about scientific research, it might use stricter rules to ensure accuracy. If a Space is about live events, the voting process might be faster to keep up with breaking news. This flexibility reduces misinformation by letting the community decide what works best for them and making every decision visible to everyone involved.
With the release of Geo Genesis, The Graph shows that Web3 technology can be about more than just financial exchanges. By giving people a way to build and oversee knowledge together, it points to a future where communities hold the reins.
Editor’s note: Written with the assistance of AI – Edited and fact-checked by Jason Newey.
Jason Newey is a seasoned journalist specializing in NFTs, the Metaverse, and Web3 technologies. With a background in digital media and blockchain technology, he adeptly translates complex concepts into engaging, informative articles.
According to reliable insider Nate the Hate, Microsoft is going full-steam ahead on its multiplatform plans and intends on being a “big supporter” of the Switch 2, or whatever Nintendo decides to call their new machine.
Speaking on the latest episode of his podcast, both The Master Chief Collection and Microsoft Flight Simulator will launch on PS5 and Switch 2 this year.
“So, games I have heard will be released multplatform in 2025, beyond the obvious, include Microsoft Flight Simulator will come to PlayStation 5 and Switch 2, and Halo: The Master Chief Collection will be coming to PS5 and Switch 2 as well.”
Nate did also comment that if the long-rumoured Gears of War collection was to release in 2025 he would expect that to come to PS5 as well. However, he did not say this as having any insider information, but more as a simple prediction based on everything else happening.
Nate went on to say that Microsoft “…is going to be a very big supporter of the Switch 2 when it does come out. They will be porting and patching the current Switch lineup, so games like Grounded and Pentiment. The Ori games will eventually find their way to Switch 2, will be patched with 4K support, and I wouldn’t be surprised if you see Sea of Thieves. Maybe Hi-Fi rush will find its way over. Just expect a lot of Microsoft games on Switch 2 and PS5 going forward.”
These would be the latest in a slow trickle of titles that began last year when Microsoft decided to put Hi-Fi Rush, Grounded, Pentiment and Sea of Thieves on competitor’s platforms. Of these, Sea of Thieves wound up being the biggest success, doing very for itself on PlayStation.
Since then, more Microsoft published games have been announced for other platforms. Indiana Jones & The Great Circle will hit PS5 this year, and Doom: The Dark Ages, due to be shown off at this month’s Developer Direct, is scheduled to release on PlayStation on day one. The Outer Worlds 2 will also come to Sony’s machine.
Seeing the Halo franchise on PlayStation or Switch would be a massive moment. After all, while Halo’s reputation may not be what it once was, the name is still iconic within videogames and the franchise is inexorably linked to Xbox and vice versa. I cannot help but think the day Halo comes to another console will be the day when we finally accept that Xbox as we know it is gone.
Nate the Hate’s claims have seemingly been backed up by Windows Central’s Jez Corden, another big-name leaker with a good reputation for getting solid information. Jez’s own stance on Xbox exclusives has changed considerably over the past year, as he initially reported that Microsoft was planning on launching a few games on other platforms.
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Since his initial reports though, Jez has began reporting that more and more games are being considered, indicating that plans have been changing quickly at Microsoft, perhaps buoyed by their successes and driven to radical action by declining hardware sales.
Relying to an outlet reporting on Nate the Hate’s words, Jez replied by simply saying “way more than that” is going to arrive on PlayStation and Switch.
Jez has expanded on his own words in an article on Windows Central where he states that he can corroborate Nate’s claims with his own sources. But he then goes on to say that:”…I’ve heard that in addition to the above Hellblade 2, Age of Mythology, and potentially Gears of War 1 Ultimate Edition are all also slated for PlayStation 5 this year too, although I’m unsure if that includes the Nintendo Switch 2. I would expect that it most likely does, if I had to guess that part.”
In some ways, Nate the Hate’s prediction feels like a very safe bet at this point. Microsoft continues to be vague and evasive about its plans, ut also keeps hinting and making decisions that point toward it becoming the world’s biggest third-party publisher rather than a company focused on producing its own hardware and exclusive software for it.
While it would still be a momentous occasion to see Master Chief on PlayStation, would it really be a surprise?
Fans of The Traitors believe Minah is playing the game so incredibly well.
The 29-year-old call centre manager from Liverpool was chosen to be one of three Traitors by host Claudia Winkleman in this series during the first episode. As she continues to breeze through the game, she remains one of the few contestants to not have been questioned.
Minah was chosen to be a Traitor in the first episode (Credit: BBC)
The Traitors fans believe Minah ‘deserves an Oscar’
During Friday night’s (January 10) episode, Linda, another Traitor, found herself in the firing line at the round table. However, in order to protect her, Minah deflected from Linda and made the group focus on Dan.
As a result, Dan was targeted and ended up receiving the most votes to be eliminated from the game. Revealing to the group that he was a Faithful, the remaining Faithfuls were one member down again.
Viewers, however, were impressed with Minah’s deflecting skills and believe she is playing a blinder.
“Minah can act. It’s quite terrifying,” one user wrote on X.
“I’ll say this every single night, Minah is too good at this game, the heat is off Linda,” another person shared.
“Oh Minah deflecting from Linda to Dan is a MASTERCLASS in Traitorism,” a third remarked.
“Give Minah an Oscar! I want her to make it all the way,” a fourth viewer insisted.
“Minah deserves the win so much, i hope she gets it,” a fifth person said.
“Give Minah an BAFTA, an Oscar an Emmy all the awards tbh,” a sixth user shared.
Viewers are impressed with Minah’s game plan (Credit: BBC)
Minah’s plan to ‘get to the money’
In her interview with the BBC ahead of the series launch, Minah stated that she had a similar personality to series two winner Harry.
“In this game I will cheer everyone on in the Missions to get them done and to get the money. Secretly you’re thinking, I need this lot to work hard to earn my money that I’m going to take at the end!” she said.
When asked how far she is willing to go to win the game, Minah revealed: “I’m naturally very competitive and because I always want to win, I’d do anything. But I also like to be honest with people and I think I’d struggle betraying people I’d become close to. I think in the back of my mind though I’d think I’m doing this for my family and that trumps any of the friendships I might possibly make.”
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Bold and the Beautiful has Luna Nozawa right where she wants to be, but something is missing, and fans think she’s about to go after that on the CBS soap. Bill Spencer made it clear there would never be a romance between them.
So, by taking the wayward intern under his wing, he embarks on a relationship that mirrors one of a father-daughter. But if there is one thing that B&B fans have learned about Luna Nozawa, is that she doesn’t like anyone impeding on her territory.
Viewers also predict that it won’t be long before hiding in Bill’s house grows old. All this comes with some interesting theories popping up on social media.
#5 Bold and the Beautiful Theory: Luna Nozawa Territorial
Bold and the Beautiful fans see Luna Nozawa (Lisa Yamada) as someone who likes having Bill Spencer (Don Diamont) all to herself when he is at home. There’s no competition for his attention. And when they are home alone, he focuses on helping her see the error of her ways.
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But B&B fans see this new development with Brooke Logan (Katherine Kelly Lang) possibly changing things. She walked away from Ridge Forrester (Thorsten Kaye) telling him she deserved a man who wanted only her. So, the bets are on with Bold and the Beautiful fans, that Brooke will drift into Bill Spencer’s path.
Then, this likely stirs jealousy in Luna Nozawa. So, some fans think Luna would become territorial with Bill Spencer. But if Brooke gets in the way by taking up his time, this could put a target on her back.
So, if Luna finds a way out of that house, and fans think she will, this could put Brooke in danger. That said, some fans see Luna Nozawa as too stuck in her ways to reform anytime soon.
#4 B&B Theory: Night Prowling
Bold and the Beautiful fans think it is just a matter of time before Luna Nozawa takes off the ankle bracelet and starts prowling at night. This theory entails her carefully removing the monitor and tucking it into her bed, along with a mound of pillows and blankets.
This way, if anyone peeks into her room, it looks like she is in bed. At the same time, the monitor continues to ping from her bedroom. So, she’s free to roam while everyone sleeps. But what will she do with that freedom?
This theory also leaves room for someone to see her out and about. But when they tell others about who they’ve seen, nobody believes them. This theory also leaves the door open for one character who spotted her out free to get very frustrated when no one believes them.
#3 Bold and the Beautiful Theory: Is Revenge On Luna’s Mind?
Luna Nozawa bashed her mother, Poppy Nozawa (Romy Park), for her treatment in childhood causing her bad behavior. A while back on Bold and the Beautiful, she also blamed her aunt, Li Finnegan (Naomi Matsuda) for not stepping in to help her.
Back before she killed anyone on Bold and Beautiful, Luna said her Aunt Li knew about her mother’s drugs and parade of men. But she never came to Luna’s rescue.
So, if Luna Nozawa still wants to dabble with her killer instincts, maybe she will terrorize Poppy and Li. Steffy Forrester (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood) and Finn are also likely on her revenge list if this theory comes into play.
She was caught and jailed because she held Steffy captive, and Finn rescued his wife. But her older cousin never tried to rescue her from her awful childhood. So, Luna could have a growing list with this theory of revenge.
#2 B&B Theory: Bill Spencer’s Plan Gives Luna Freedom?
Bill Spencer seems to think he can take Luna under his wing on Bold and the Beautiful and change her life around. This has fans thoroughly confused, since she is under house arrest for a double murder rap.
But, from where the Bold and Beautiful viewers sit today, it looks like Luna could still be Bill’s houseguest as she goes into old age. That’s because the soap never disclosed the length of her sentence.
While the publishing magnate seems to have plans for Luna, B&B fans are scratching their heads today on what they could be.
Faking a death and coming back as an unknown twin, is a soap scenario done time and time again. But that doesn’t seem to be what Bill has in mind for Luna Nozawa’s future. Besides, Poppy would have to be on board.
Although Bill could convince Poppy that her daughter is rehabilitated. Then she may go along with that. Again, a far-fetched fan theory, but you never know.
#1 Bold and the Beautiful Theory: Luna’s Dirtiest Deed of All
If Luna Nozawa can’t have Bill Spencer for romance, why not go after the next best thing? How about an heir to his throne? Will Spencer (Crew Morrow) is already on Luna’s scope.
He knows her, as she was introduced to Will as his half-sister after the fake DNA test was read. So, she can’t play up to him as someone else.
Luna looking to trap Will Spencer for romance might be a stretch. But if that is what Luna wants, she will probably go for it. Luna never met Remy Pryce (Christian Weissmann), but she’s heard all about his evil deeds.
Electra Forrester (Laneya Grace) told Bill the story of Will saving her from Remy, with his secret houseguest listening. So, Luna Nozawa just might reach out to this evil boy, who fits right into her plan since he’s obsessed with Electra. The two can help each other, tearing their objects of affection apart.
With the wayward intern’s devious smarts and Remy’s tech-savvy talents, the sky is the limit on the damage these two could do. Remy might help Luna with her ankle monitor.
He could hack into the system and keep her movements on a loop while she walks off the Spencer estate. Check out the video above to get an idea of how Luna Nozawa could turn this into the dirtiest deed of all on the CBS soap.
Head back to Soap Dirt for the latest Bold and the Beautiful spoilers.
While most blockchain launches come stockpiled with infrastructure and finance applications, the upcoming Abstract blockchain is taking a consumer-focused approach, aiming to excite and entertain active Web3 participants with “fun and viral” applications.
The Ethereum layer-2 network is being built by Igloo Inc., the parent company of Pudgy Penguins, which raised $11 million in July to “change the dynamic of how users interact with blockchain technology.”
As excitement builds for Abstract’s expected January 2025 launch, you may be wondering how you can prepare to participate on day one. Below we’ve gathered some ideas on how you can be ready.
What can you do on Abstract before launch?
Even though the Abstract mainnet is not expected to launch until later in January 2025, forward-looking participants are already readying themselves so they can hit the ground running upon launch.
Join the waitlist, claim “Early Bird” badge
The most official way to interact with Abstract before its launch is to join its email waitlist and claim a spot for the eventual “Early Bird” badge.
No benefits for the badge have been announced, and details about claiming it are still to come.
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Interact with Abstract testnet
Participation in the Abstract testnet is not incentivized—in other words, performing transactions on the chain will not lead to any direct benefit like a token airdrop. However, you can familiarize yourself with the chain and its user interface and experience by interacting on testnet.
Abstract’s block explorer suggests that more than 16 million transactions have been validated to date.
A testnet bridge is open and available to users looking to move funds from Ethereum’s Sepolia testnet to Abstract testnet.
Grab your role in the Abstract Discord
The Abstract Discord is a critical hub for staying up to date with information about the chain and the projects that will be launching on it.
The Discord may also provide exclusive benefits to active users and those who are eligible for elevated roles within. For example, users with the “Elite Chad” role were eligible for an allocation of the PENGU airdrop in December and “will receive elevated chances to participate in incentives after mainnet for Abstract,” according to a message from a moderator.
Interact with apps that will migrate to Abstract
More than 350 applications are in the pipeline for Abstract, with around 120 projects expected to be live on day one, according to Abstract’s pseudonymous marketing lead Phin.
While some new apps will be built natively on Abstract, a handful of the projects committed to building on the chain are already live and may be migrating from other blockchains.
Getting to know these projects and interacting with them prior to mainnet launch could give users a head start when they ultimately find a home on Abstract.
Some examples include games like Duper and Vibes, MYRIAD’s prediction markets (Myriad Markets is a product of Decrypt’s parent company, DASTAN), and existing Web3 projects like Imaginary Ones and Dogami.
A more complete list of Abstract ecosystem additions can be found in the Abstract ecosystem-updates Discord channel.
How are others preparing for Abstract?
One popular way that users are preparing for Abstract is by whitelist hunting for NFT projects that will launch on the consumer-focused chain.
Lists are already circulating, attempting to rank the “hottest” upcoming NFT projects.
Many of these projects, like Ruyui Studios and Finalbosu, are already giving out or fielding submissions for access to their upcoming mints.
What potential benefits are there?
While early posts from the Abstract Ecosystem Twitter account mentions a native incentive system, no details have been formally shared by the Abstract team.
Nevertheless, it is heavily speculated that there will be a native Abstract token used for its unique panoramic governance and further incentivization of building the chain’s economy.
However, it is important to note that engaging with projects or communities in the ecosystem does not guarantee any eventual reward.
More information about Abstract can be found in our Learn guide about the chain.
Edited by Stephen Graves
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Several Today show hosts have come and gone from the NBC morning show over the years — both on good and bad terms.
Hoda Kotb, for her part, surprised fans in September 2024 with news that she would be leaving Today after nearly 30 years at NBC. “I just turned 60, and it was such a monumental moment for me when I turned 60 years old because I started thinking about that decade, like, what does that decade mean? What does it hold? What’s it gonna have for me?” she tearfully announced at the time. “And I realized that it was time for me to turn the page at 60 and to try something new.”
Kotb recalled how celebrating her 60th birthday on the show the month prior helped her realize it was time to step back from Today. “I remembered standing outside, looking at this beautiful bunch of people with all these gorgeous signs, and I thought, ‘This is what the top of the wave feels like for me,’ and I thought, ‘It can’t get better,’” she explained. “And [I] decided this is the right time for me to, kind of, move on.
Additionally, Kotb said wanting to spend more time with her daughters, Haley and Hope, whom she shares with ex-fiancé Joel Schiffman, played a big role in her decision. “I was thinking they deserve a bigger piece of my time, the pie that I have. I feel like we only have a finite amount of time,” she stated. “And so, with all that being said, this is the hardest thing in the world.”
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News of Hoda Kotb’s Today show exit is bittersweet for her cohosts. “I just turned 60, and it was such a monumental moment for me when I turned 60 years old because I started thinking about that decade, like, what does that decade mean? What does it hold? What’s it gonna have for me?” Kotb, […]
Kotb officially bid farewell to Today on January 10, 2025.
Scroll down to see more of the Today show’s most dramatic host exits:
Deborah Norville
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Norville replaced longtime host Jane Pauley on Today in 1990. After one year on the series, she exited the show while on maternity leave due to criticism and a decline in ratings.
“I was pushed out while on maternity leave, having just given birth to my first child. It was personally devastating to, in less than two years, go from ‘NBC’s fastest-rising star’ to a pariah in television. It was awful,” she recalled in a June 2012 column for The Hollywood Reporter. “But, just as an earthquake forces you to check the foundation of your home, having my career shatter forced me to reevaluate everything.”
She continued: “The depression I battled pushed me to investigate the power of the mind and led to my writing a number of books grounded in positive psychology, as I rebuilt my career first at ABC Radio, then CBS News and Inside Edition.”
Norville has served as the anchor of Inside Edition since 1995.
Katie Couric
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Couric took over Norville’s hosting spot in 1991 and remained on Today through 2006. She recalled her decision to leave the show in her 2021 memoir, Going There, writing, “By 2005, I was at a crossroads. I loved the Today show, but after 15 years, I was getting restless. I longed to be respected for my journalistic chops, and although I’d done many serious interviews in the morning, the fun stuff, which I had a blast doing … [that] was what people remembered. I felt like the show was getting softer, the hard news interviews getting shorter, the segments getting more sensational.”
Couric went on to anchor CBS Evening News, becoming the first solo woman to anchor a nightly news broadcast. She left the role after five years, telling Today in October 2021 that she didn’t think “the country was ready for a female anchor.” She added: “Maybe they weren’t just ready for me as a female anchor because of their perceptions of me. But I really went there to say a woman can do this job with confidence and competence, and that’s really what motivated my decision.”
Ann Curry
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Curry, who served as Matt Lauer’s coanchor for one year, unexpectedly announced on-air in 2012 that she was leaving the show. At the time, rumors spread that the network was not pleased with her lack of chemistry with Lauer, resulting in lower ratings.
“I still don’t really understand,” Curry told Elle of her Today exit in a September 2020 interview. “I know I did nothing wrong. I know I was good at my job. They say where there’s smoke, there’s fire. You can read the tea leaves. But you know, I’m a fact-based reporter, so it’s hard for me to go out there, with something so close to the vest. I don’t know. I don’t know.”
She continued: “The bottom line is that it still hurts. It honestly hurts really deeply, because I really think I did nothing wrong. But in spite of the pain of it, which still lingers, I know that I contributed to some people suffering less.”
Billy Bush
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Us Weekly confirmed in October 2016 that Bush had been suspended from his role as a cohost of the third hour of Today after a video was leaked that showed him making lewd comments during a conversation with Donald Trump. He officially exited the series later that month after reaching a settlement with NBC.
“I am deeply grateful for the conversations I’ve had with my daughters, and for all of the support from family, friends and colleagues,” Bush told Us in a statement at the time. “I look forward to what lies ahead.” Bush has served as the host of Extra since 2019.
Tamron Hall
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News broke in February 2017 that Hall would be leaving NBC News and MSNBC. The announcement came shortly after it revealed that Megyn Kelly would be taking over the third hour of Today, which Hall cohosted with Al Roker.
“Tamron is an exceptional journalist, we valued and enjoyed her work at Today and MSNBC and hoped that she would decide to stay. We are disappointed that she has chosen to leave, but we wish her all the best,” NBCUniversal said in a statement at the time.
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Nathan Congleton/NBC Hoda Kotb’s tenure on the Today show was full of many memorable moments. The TV personality announced in September 2024 that she would be departing the iconic morning show after 26 years on NBC, 16 years as a Today cohost and seven years as Savannah Guthrie’s co-anchor. “I just turned 60, and it […]
A source exclusively told Us that the network wasn’t “fighting that hard” to keep Hall ahead of Kelly’s Today entrance, noting that Kelly was seen as “more valuable.” A second insider later told Us that Hall was blindsided by the switch-up and was only told “minutes before going on-air” that Kelly was taking over her and Roker’s time slot.
Hall moved on from Today with her eponymous talk show in 2019.
Matt Lauer
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Savannah Guthrie and Kotb shocked Today viewers in November 2017 by announcing Lauer had been fired from NBC as a result of sexual misconduct allegations. At the time, Variety published a report accusing the longtime anchor of sexually harassing multiple women. The allegations included sending a woman a sex toy, dropping his pants in front of another and becoming angry with a woman for not engaging in sexual relations with him, among other claims.
Lauer broke his silence on the scandal shortly after his firing. “There are no words to express my sorrow and regret for the pain I have caused others by words and actions. To the people I have hurt, I am truly sorry,” Guthrie read on-air in a statement on Lauer’s behalf.
His statement continued: “Repairing the damage will take a lot of time and soul-searching and I’m committed to beginning that effort. It is now my full-time job.”
Kotb was named as Lauer’s replacement in 2018. NBCUniversal released their findings from a monthslong investigation into Lauer’s actions that May, revealing that network executives did not receive any complaints about his behavior prior to November 2017 when a woman, later revealed as Brooke Nevils, filed a complaint against Lauer. Per the report, Lauer admitted to engaging in sexual activity with the woman one day later.
In Ronan Farrow’s 2019 book, Catch and Kill, Nevils accused Lauer of anally raping her in his hotel room during the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia. Nevils claimed that she confided in former Today host Meredith Vieira about the incident and was encouraged to report it to human resources.
Lauer slammed the rape accusations in an October 2019 statement to Us, calling Nevils’ claims “categorically false” and stating that their encounter was consensual. “But within a year she was reportedly out trying to sell a book. And it appears that she also sought a monetary payment from NBC,” he added. “Now she is making outrageous and false accusations to help sell a different book and stepping into the spotlight to cause as much damage as she can.”
Hoda Kotb
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During her September 2024 departure announcement, Kotb shared that she would remain on the show until early 2025 and would not be completely parting ways with NBC. “She’s the person that everybody loves,” an NBC insider exclusively told Us at the time. “She’s the same off-camera as she is on-camera, and I think that’s what’s the hardest thing because that can’t be said for everybody.”
Calling Kotb’s exit a “huge blow” for the series, the source noted that the TV personality was “very focused” on wellness for her next career steps.
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“I am starting a wellness app and company that will involve retreats and a podcast and all kinds of things that we can get together, do things that I love,” she shared on a January 2025 episode of The Kelly Clarkson Show. “It’s not like going to Mexico with your girls, which is fun, but this is something that when you leave, you’ll go like, ‘Oh my gosh, I feel transformed. I feel different.’”
At the time, she noted that the app was still “in the building process” but was expected to launch in that spring.
Kotb rang in her final week of Today with a “Hoda-bration” full of surprise guests, emotional reunions and heartfelt tributes. “I’ve become who I am on this hour of this show, and you were there with me every step of the way,” she read from a “love letter” she wrote to fans on her final episode of Hoda & Jenna. “So, as I sit here today in my final moments on this final day in this chapter of my career, I want to say thank you from the bottom of my very full heart for the ride of a lifetime. I love you.”
Jinger Duggar is opening up about the response to her first memoir.
It turns out that some members of the ever-growing Duggar family and their controversial church weren’t exactly doing cartwheels with enthusiasm.
Jinger didn’t just get backlash from strangers.
Some of her own “loved ones” said cruel things to her in response to her speaking out.
Jinger Duggar participates in a remote interview in August of 2023. (Photo Credit: YouTube)
Everyone’s a critic, Jinger Duggar learned with her first book
In Becoming Free Indeed: My Story of Disentangling Faith from Fear, Jinger Duggar condemned the toxic cult that had, in so many ways, shaped her life.
Her family’s involvement with IBLP, an ultra-conservative fundamentalist organization, is beyond controversial. Between its notorious founder, Bill Gothard, to its promotion of abysmal “educational” materials, and a litany of scandals … every survivor story is also a horror story.
As an adult, Jinger had to unlearn a lot of that. In a new interview, she told People that she tried “to focus my thoughts on how can I love and serve the people who’ve been so hurt by this teaching,” instead of caring “what all the critics are going to say.”
As with so many YouTubers, Jinger Duggar ends her video by asking people to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications for her video and channel. That might take some commitment. (Image Credit: Jinger Duggar/YouTube)
“I’m going to just put all that aside and say, no, I want to do what I feel called to do and that’s to speak truth,” Jinger Duggar affirmed.
“So let me just put on my blinders and focus on that and share my story,” she resolved. “And then whatever the outcome is, I know I’ve done what I’m supposed to do.”
Jinger spoke of the value of “not being consumed by this fear” of speaking out. She expressed that it “actually was so freeing.”
Jinger Duggar and her husband, Jeremy Vuolo, appear in a YouTube video. (Image Credit: YouTube)
That memoir saw Jinger receive backlash from ‘loved ones’
“Yes, there were critics. Yes, there were people who were saying very harsh things,” she admitted.
Jinger added: “There were loved ones that would say things that were very unkind. It was not easy.” We would imagine not.
“But at the end of the day, I realized it was the best decision,” Jinger emphasized. “It was the best thing that I could have done, to love these people by sharing truth.”
Jinger Duggar released a memoir in January of 2023. (Image Credit: Amazon)
“That was something that was freeing for me,” Jinger Duggar then pointed out.
This was “because … the more that I’m thinking clearly through the ‘why’ behind I want to speak truth, I need to stand up for the vulnerable,” she reasoned.
Jinger then admitted: “My people-pleasing before would never have allowed me to do that. I would’ve been silent.”
At the table, Jinger Duggar and Joy-Anna Duggar enjoy their dinner. (Image Credit: Jinger Duggar/YouTube)
What’s this about people-pleasing?
Jinger was, of course, giving the interview about her newest book, which has the displeasingly long title: People Pleaser: Breaking Free from the Burden of Imaginary Expectations.
It is extremely common for children who grew up in abusive and otherwise toxic households to be eager to please, even desperate to please. This is because they grew up in an environment where their personal safety was contingent upon the moods and feelings of the adults who were supposed to love and protect them.
Obviously, Jinger has her own angle for this book — just as she did with her last one. Not all Duggar critics share her priorities. But her insights into her own trauma may be interesting, even if Jim Bob hates not being in control of the narrative.
Spheron is a decentralized supercompute platform that simplifies how developers and businesses use compute resources. Many people see it as a tool for both AI and Web3 projects, but there is more to it than that. It brings together different types of hardware in one place, so you do not have to juggle multiple accounts or pricing plans.
Spheron lets you pick from high-end machines that can train large AI models, as well as lower-tier machines that can handle everyday tasks, like testing or proof-of-concept work and deploying SLMs or AI agents. This balanced approach can save time and money, especially for smaller teams that do not need the most expensive GPU every time they run an experiment. Instead of making big claims about market sizes, Spheron focuses on the direct needs of people who want to build smart, efficient, and flexible projects.
Simplifying Infrastructure Management
One reason to look at Spheron is that it strips away the complexity of dealing with different providers. If you decide to host a project in the cloud, you often end up navigating a maze of services, billing structures, and endless documentation. That can slow down development and force you to spend energy on system admin work instead of your core product. Spheron reduces that friction. It acts like a single portal where you see your available compute options at a glance. You can filter by cost, power, or any other preference. You can select top-notch hardware for certain tasks and then switch to more modest machines when you want to save money. This helps you avoid the waste that happens when you reserve a large machine but only need a fraction of its power.
Blending AI and Web3 Support
Spheron merges AI and Web3 by offering a decentralized compute platform that meets the needs of both communities. AI developers rely on GPUs to handle large-scale computations with speed and efficiency, often working with massive datasets that demand parallel processing. Web3 developers care about smart contracts, blockchain-based tools, and transparent workloads. Spheron unites these requirements by letting them run advanced computations in one consistent environment. You can focus on your code, data, and results without juggling separate platforms. By bridging both AI and Web3 in a single place, Spheron delivers a cohesive experience that removes the walls between traditional computing infrastructures and decentralized solutions.
Resource Flexibility
Flexibility is another key point. Technology changes fast. New AI libraries emerge, and new Web3 protocols rise. Buying your own hardware can seem risky if you worry it will become outdated soon. Spheron lowers that risk by letting you move to new machines as soon as they come to market. You just check the platform, see what offerings are available, and switch if you want. This helps you stay current without taking on big capital expenses. When you need extra power—maybe to run a special training job—you can scale up. When that job ends, you can scale down. This elasticity is a hallmark of cloud computing, but Spheron takes it further by pooling resources from different places worldwide, not just a single data center.
Fizz Node: Powering Decentralized Compute at Scale
Fizz Node is a cornerstone of the Spheron platform, designed to distribute compute power efficiently across a decentralized network. Fizz Node combines decentralized principles with practical usability. It eliminates the inefficiencies of traditional cloud services by allowing users to scale their deployments globally without being tied to a single data center. This approach not only reduces costs but also provides redundancy and reliability, ensuring uninterrupted access to resources.
The platform has seen remarkable growth, with over 30,747 active nodes worldwide as of the most recent update. This global expansion is fueled by its ability to aggregate resources from diverse sources, offering flexibility and reliability for developers.
The current Fizz Node network has:
10,000 GPUs
303,300 CPU
15,400 Mac chips
762.62 TB of RAM
8.07 PB of storage
These numbers highlight the platform’s scalability and ability to support high-performance computing needs, whether for AI workloads or Web3 applications. The network spans 175 unique regions, further emphasizing its global reach and reliability.
Access to a Wide Range of AI Models
Spheron offers access to a curated list of AI models to suit different needs. These models include lightweight options like Google Gemma-1.1 (7B) and advanced ones like Meta Llama 3.3 (70B). Some models, like Qwen2.5-coder, are designed for specific tasks such as coding. All models use BF16 precision, which ensures efficient and reliable performance for both small and large computations. This variety allows you to choose the right model for your task, whether you’re building an AI agent, training a model, or running a proof-of-concept.
The platform makes it easy to explore these models, showing all the relevant details in a simple interface. This transparency helps you make informed decisions without wasting time. Whether you’re new to AI or an expert, you’ll find tools that match your skill level and project requirements.
Ease of Use
Ease of use stands out as one of Spheron’s core strengths. The platform removes barriers so you can focus on building and running your AI Agents rather than wrestling with complex technical overhead. Its interface makes it straightforward to pick the hardware you need, monitor your costs, and fine-tune your environment. If you’re new, you can follow a simple setup process. If you’re an expert, you can dive into deeper configuration details. You deal with only one tool instead of juggling various systems.
Spheron also offers a built-in Playground that guides you step-by-step:
Enter your deployment configuration in YAML. Spheron follows a standard format, so you can define your resources cleanly.
Obtain test ETH. Make sure you have enough test ETH in your wallet to cover deployment. You can use a faucet or Arbitrum Sepolia ETH and bridge it to the Spheron Chain. This funds your testing and registration.
Explore provider options. Visit provider.spheron.network or fizz.spheron.network to see available GPUs and regions.
Click “Start Deployment.” Once you finalize your setup, launch your AI Agents and view logs or errors in real time.
These steps show how simple it is to build and run AI Agents on Spheron. You skip the guesswork of configuring multiple platforms and gain a smooth path from setup to execution. The result is a user-friendly environment where you control costs, scale on demand, and bring your AI projects to life with minimal friction.
The Aggregator Advantage
The aggregator model drives many of these benefits. Spheron keeps a broad catalog of GPU types, memory sizes, and performance tiers by pooling machines from various sources. That means you can compare prices in real time and pick the hardware that works for you. Because multiple providers compete, you see fair pricing. Providers with idle resources can lower their rates to attract more users, which lowers your costs. If you have a specific GPU in mind, you can search for that. If you only care about cost, you can sort from cheapest to most expensive. This transparency is rare in single-cloud setups, where you might have only a handful of preset instance types.
Why Spheron for You?
All these points lead to the main reason why someone should explore Spheron. It is not about big market numbers or grand hype. It is about real, everyday benefits. Developers can lower infrastructure bills by matching tasks to the right hardware level. They can cut down on setup time by avoiding multiple cloud services. They can move quickly between AI and Web3 projects. They can prepare for future changes by relying on a network that grows to include new hardware and frameworks. They can also manage workloads around the globe, reducing downtime by not being tied to a single data center.
Spheron does not promise to reinvent computing or dominate every market overnight. It focuses on bridging the gap between large cloud vendors and smaller data center operators. It curates a network of reliable providers and presents it in a single interface that is easy to learn. This calm, practical approach appeals to developers who want trustworthy solutions without the hype. When you sign up, you gain a set of tools that let you deploy, monitor, and scale your work across many machines. You see direct value in saved time, clear pricing, and peace of mind. That is why people who build AI models, who create Web3 applications, or who want an all-in-one solution should take a closer look at Spheron.
South Korea’s Lotte Group has announced a strategic partnership with Arbitrum—a Layer 2 Ethereum blockchain network—to launch its new virtual platform, the Lotte Caliverse.
The project was unveiled at CES 2025 and aims to blend digital and real-world interactions by incorporating shopping, gaming, and entertainment into a unified metaverse experience.
The Caliverse will leverage blockchain technology to ensure secure and seamless transactions whilst offering innovative features powered by Unreal Engine 5.
Source: Caliverse
What is Lotte Caliverse?
The Lotte Caliverse is designed to provide an immersive digital environment with practical applications in retail, entertainment, and gaming. Key features include:
Virtual Shopping: Users can explore a virtual mall featuring luxury brands such as Givenchy and Tomorrowland. Items purchased within the metaverse will be delivered to customers in the real world.Entertainment Events: Virtual concerts and events, including performances by K-pop and global artists, will allow users to experience live entertainment in a digital format.Gaming: The platform offers interactive games, including Caliverse: Invasion, where users can collaborate or compete in multiplayer scenarios. Future updates are expected to enable users to design custom games.
To enhance the user experience, the Caliverse incorporates advanced technology, including a glasses-free 3D application and AI-powered interactive elements. These features aim to make the metaverse more accessible and engaging for users without requiring additional hardware.
The Caliverse can now be downloaded from the official website, with regular updates and content expansions planned throughout the year.
Source: Caliverse
Why did Lotte choose Arbitrum?
Lotte selected Arbitrum as the blockchain foundation for the Caliverse due to its ability to handle high transaction volumes efficiently. Arbitrum’s Layer 2 solution enhances the performance of blockchain applications by reducing transaction costs and ensuring low latency, making it ideal for complex virtual ecosystems like the Caliverse.
“Arbitrum’s blockchain is the ideal home ground for Lotte Caliverse, delivering industry-leading 250ms block times that ensure high-quality performance within virtual worlds and gaming experiences,” said Steven Goldfeder, CEO of Offchain Labs.
The blockchain integration will also support secure digital transactions, allowing users to purchase goods, participate in events, and interact within the metaverse without delays or interruptions.
Source: Caliverse
